SVM Catalogue 2012-2013 - St. George's University

General Rules and Regulations
School of Medicine
Rules and Regulations
Honor Code
St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine is an
institution of veterinary medical education dedicated to
a high standard of ethics and academic achievement. It is
the duty of the University community to nurture safe and
competent veterinarians who exhibit professional maturity
and sound moral character. To this end, the University
has instituted an Honor Code to which all students must
adhere upon matriculation at the School.
As a member of the student body of St. George’s University
School of Veterinary Medicine, I agree:
1. To adhere to the University’s policy of maintaining a high
standard of honor and academic integrity.
2. To refrain from violations of these ideals, for example, by
cheating, plagiarizing, lying, or stealing.
3. To accept the responsibility of reporting such wrongdoing
upon witness. It is understood that any breach of this
Honor Code necessitates disciplinary action, subject to
the discretion of University officials, the procedures for
which are outlined in the SGU Student Manual.
Once signed, adherence to this code is required and
expected for the duration of students’ matriculation at the
University.
Promotion, Progress,
and Academic Retention
The Committee for Satisfactory Academic Progress and
Professional Standards (CAPPS) reviews the records of all
students twice a year. Students are evaluated in terms of
their academic performance, professional attitude, and
moral character. The faculty reserves the right to refuse
promotion to students who are believed to be unsuited
for continued study at the University. Information detailing
promotion, progress, and academic retention guidelines
are delineated in the SGU Student Manual on the University
website members center.
Health Form
The University Health Form is comprised of three parts:
Part I—Health History; Part II—Physical Examination;
and Part III—TB Screening and Immunization Record. All
three parts, filled out completely and accurately, must be
submitted prior to registration at the University. After a
leave of absence (LOA) for medical reasons, a new medical
clearance might be required for rematriculation.
Due to public health regulations, students’ health histories,
physical examination reports, and immunization records
must be current and accurate in order for students to do
clinical rotations at hospitals in the United States and the
United Kingdom. Students will not be admitted to the
clinical program unless their health forms are complete,
current, and cleared.
This information is also required for postgraduate training
and when joining a hospital’s medical staff as a fully
licensed physician. Therefore, a copy of all this material,
including updates, should be kept by students at all times
and arrangements for current physicals should be made at
appropriate intervals to eliminate delays in academic and
career progress.
Outside Employment
Students are not permitted to obtain outside employment
during the official school term without the written consent
of the appropriate dean. Students who are not citizens of
Grenada may not obtain employment in Grenada unless
specifically permitted to do so by authorization of the
applicable Grenadian authorities.
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